How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Liberal, KS?
The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1075 miles / 1730 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 3 minutes.
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Liberal to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liberal to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 911.238 miles
- 1466.495 kilometers
- 791.844 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 909.667 miles
- 1463.967 kilometers
- 790.479 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Liberal to Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Liberal and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Liberal to Grand Rapids generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liberal, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBL |
| ICAO Code: | KLBL |
| Coordinates: | 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″W |
| Destination | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |